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review

/ˌɹivˈju/

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What does review mean?

noun

  1. A second or subsequent reading of a text or artifact in an attempt to gain new insights.
  2. An account intended as a critical evaluation of a text or a piece of work.
  3. A judicial reassessment of a case or an event.
More meanings (12)

noun

  1. A stage show made up of topical sketches etc.
  2. A survey of the available items or material.
  3. A review article.
  4. A periodical which makes a survey of the arts or some other field.
  5. A military inspection or display for the benefit of superiors or VIPs.
  6. A forensic inspection to assess compliance with regulations or some code.

verb

  1. To survey; to look broadly over.
  2. To write a critical evaluation of a new art work etc.; to write a review.
  3. To look back over in order to correct or edit; to revise.
  4. To look over again (something previously written or learned), especially in preparation for an examination.
  5. (obsolete) To view or see again; to look back on.
  6. (obsolete) To retrace; to go over again.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˌɹivˈju/

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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As provided in this Article, the Parties shall replace judicial review of final antidumping and countervailing duty determinations with binational panel review.
CanadaNorth American Free Trade Agreement, 1992 Oct. 7 Tariff Phasing DescriptionsProject Gutenberg ebook #89
I tried to review the whole situation as calmly as I could, but it was difficult to clear the thing of emotion.
H. G. (Herbert George) WellsThe island of Doctor MoreauProject Gutenberg ebook #159
More book examples (3)
"Review the various phases of the organization of the family upon the soil of France from ancient times down to our day."
P.-J. (Pierre-Joseph) ProudhonSystem of Economical Contradictions; Or, The Philosophy of MiseryProject Gutenberg ebook #444
The review she took of her letters before breaking the seals first puzzled her, and then roused certain misgivings in her heart.
W. G., Mrs. WatersThe Cook's Decameron A Study in Taste, Containing over Two Hundred Recipes for Italian DishesProject Gutenberg ebook #930
It is interesting, as a matter of record, to review at this point, the financial results of this notable series of concerts.
Joel BentonA Unique Story of a Marvellous Career: Life of Hon. Phineas T. BarnumProject Gutenberg ebook #1576